- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graham, WA
Frontier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530048000595
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Graham, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Frontier Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530048000595 · Graham, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 21.4:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Frontier Middle School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Frontier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 620
Frontier Middle School
620 students
What this shows Frontier Middle School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Middle School compares
Frontier Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Frontier Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frontier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Graham
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Middle School
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Middle School?
34.2% of students at Frontier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Graham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Middle School rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Graham, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Frontier Middle School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.